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Spain Confirms Consular Job-Seeker Visa Closed for 2026
An authoritative legal update on 23 October confirms that Spain’s 12-month consular Job-Seeker Visa carries zero quota places for 2026, leaving only graduate and in-country student-to-work routes available. Employers must therefore rely on sponsored work permits or other visa categories when planning new assignments.
Spain & Italy lift extraordinary Schengen border checks, restoring seamless travel
Spain and Italy allowed their temporary Schengen border checks to lapse overnight, meaning flights and ferries between the two countries once again operate without systematic police inspection. The change removes 25–40 minutes of average connection time and eliminates a paperwork headache for business travellers and posted workers. Mobility managers should update travel alerts but keep contingency plans ready, as Schengen safeguards can be re-activated at short notice.
Spain and Italy End Temporary Schengen Border Checks, Restoring Free Travel on Air and Sea Routes
Madrid and Rome will drop the temporary Schengen border checks imposed in August after the Ceuta migrant surge. From 24 October flights and ferries will once again operate as true intra-Schengen services, removing passport inspections and cutting delays for an estimated 50,000 weekly travellers. The move lowers compliance costs for companies and signals a return to normal business mobility between two of Europe’s busiest corridors.
New Student Statute Enters Into Force, Strengthening Rights of International Students in Spain
Royal Decree 855/2026 entered into force on 23 October, creating Spain’s first Student Statute and embedding visa-support, internship and housing obligations that benefit the country’s growing population of international students. Universities and employers hosting foreign interns must overhaul processes within six months to stay compliant.
Spain Launches One-Stop Digital Portal for Nomad Visa and Other Residence Permits
Red.es has activated an end-to-end online application system for Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa via Plataforma ONE, unveiled on 22 October. The portal promises to slash processing times, allow bulk corporate filings and integrate tax-regime checks, signalling Spain’s push to stay competitive in the European remote-work market.